Maine Memory Network

Lincoln, Maine - Masonic Hall

"… this is, I usually watch the Lincoln Homecoming Parade from the front of the Masonic Hall in the summers."

Northeast Historic Film

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Cumberland Historical Society

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Lubec, Maine - Susie Calder: Lubec's Sardine Queen

"Of course, I didn’t see the parade because I was riding on the Peacock float. The women decorated the floats and ours was beautiful."

Bath's Historic Downtown - Ledyard Block

"Masonic Parade, Bath, ca. 1925Patten Free Library In addition to the businesses that occupied the Ledyard Block, the Masons, also known as the…"

Lubec, Maine - Timeline

"… Lubec Herald ceases publication 4th of July Parade, Lubec, ca. 1898Lubec Memorial Library 1960 • The Lobster Trap Gift Shop opens – first…"

Life on a Tidal River - Early Railroads in Bangor - Page 1 of 2

"… the overnight stay of the party: there was a parade, military review, fire engine trials, a regatta, a cotillion reception for the President’s…"

Guilford, Maine - Modern History: 1966 to Present

"And what a celebration it was, with a huge parade, contests of all types, music, dancing, speeches and remembrances, and very high spirits."

Islesboro--An Island in Penobscot Bay - Summer Resorts

"… The Dark Harbor Shop Ice Cream Race, July 4th Parade and Chicken Barbeque, Sunset Services at the Ferry Landing, Dances, The Quicksilver, etc."

Guilford, Maine - The Next Fifty Years 1916-1966

"Residents came together, once again, with a parade and special events to remember their accomplishments."

Skowhegan Community History - Abenakis in the Norridgewock/Skowhegan Area

"… boys and 28 scalps including Father Rasle's to parade around Boston and brag of the killing. The Abenakis went back to Canada after that but…"

Lubec, Maine - Lubec's 1911 Centennial Celebration - Page 2 of 2

"… Historical Society The day concluded with a fine parade, more athletics and concerts, and a “Grand Pyrotechnic Display” as dusk settled at 8:30."

Blue Hill, Maine - A Real Downeast County Fair

"… the grand finale of the fall Farmer’s Club was a parade of oxen. One time, it is remembered, the finale was fifty-seven yokes long."

Life on a Tidal River - Bangor and Social Reform Movements of the 1800s-1900s

"X Women's Christian Temperance Union of Bangor Parade Sept. 15, 1909 X Bar on Exchange Street in 1904 X Unitarian Church X…"

Lincoln, Maine - MacGregor's Spool Mill

"It was almost like a parade, with people laughing and smiling, thankful for the steady job to begin."

Pejepscot Historical Society

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Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"to represent Maine in the Cherry Blossom Parade. Lubec’s era of economic prosperity ended in the 1970s, signaled by the closing of American Can and…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - History of Presque Isle

"… year it hosts Presque Isle’s Pioneer Days and parades attract spectators from all around the area on the Fourth of July and Christmas."

St. Croix Historical Society

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Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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